Garlic, Tomato and Cheddar Sandwich
Brown bread, extra mature cheddar cheese and ripe tomatoes come together in this vegetarian — 65 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for pan and whisk. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
Shopping list (4)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Peel and finely mince the garlic, then deseed and finely chop the green chili so the heat is evenly distributed through every bite.
- Slice the tomatoes thinly and lay them on a plate; sprinkle lightly with salt and let them sit for a few minutes, then blot off excess moisture so the sandwich does not turn soggy.
- Grate or thinly slice the extra mature cheddar and divide it between four of the bread slices.
- In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped chili, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make a quick dressing.
- Drizzle a little dressing over the cheese, arrange the tomato slices on top, then close each sandwich with a remaining bread slice.
- Brush the outsides of each sandwich lightly with the remaining dressing and press gently so the layers hold together.
- Toast in a dry or lightly oiled pan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing occasionally, until the bread is golden and crisp and the cheddar has fully melted; cut in half and serve warm.
You'll use: Pan · Whisk
Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime · 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
Tips & common questions
How long does Garlic, Tomato and Cheddar Sandwich take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lemon?
Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Garlic, Tomato and Cheddar Sandwich vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Garlic, Tomato and Cheddar Sandwich is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Grilled four-cheese on Jesus bread sandwich with garlic-tomato soup.jpg by goblinbox_(queen_of_ad_hoc_bento) from Minneapolis, MN, US, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.